1. Writing a Super Resume or How to transform your resume from ho-hum to WOW!

2. Your Resume Questions What is a Resume? A resume tells a potential employer... Why do I need a resume? How can a resume help me? When and how do I use a resume?

3. Most Common Resume Mistakes Too long or too short Disorganized Poorly typed or reproduced Poor description of experience Irrelevant personal information Incomplete references Tries to hard Misdirected Proofread, Proofread, Proofread

4. Resume Sections Personal Information Education Work Experience References Other Skills/Training Awards or Achievements Leadership Experience

5. Personal Information Full Name Street Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number(s) Email

6. Educational Highlights Graduation Date Related course work Overall GPA or Related Coursework GPA Honors and Awards Extracurricular Activities Leadership

7. Work Experience Use of Action Verbs Created Initiated Directed Achieved Improved Created Demonstrated Obtained Assisted Coordinated

8. Four Page ResumeOne Page Resume

9. References Include References Former teachers or professors Work supervisors Professional colleagues Contacts from work-related associations or volunteer work Include Contact Info Phone number Email Address

10. Proofread, Proofread, Proofread I have a spelling checker It cane with my PC It plainly marks four my revue Mistakes I cannot sea. I’ve run this poem threw it I’m sure you please too no; It’s letter perfect in it’s weight My checker told me sew.

11. Resume Blunders “I am an extremely fast leaner” “Instrumental in ruining entire operation for a Midwest chain store” "I am a rabid typist“ “Received a plague for Salesperson of the Year“ “Dramatically increased exiting account base, achieving new company record” “Seeking a party-time position with potential for advancement” “Consistently tanked as top sales producer for new accounts”

12. Resume Do’s Do’s Emphasize your assets Be truthful Keep it brief Use action verbs Make it clear Keep it concise monitored work flow in order to ensure on-time performance monitored work flow to meet deadlines Write and rewrite Have it critiqued by others Keep old resumes for reference

13. Be Prepared! Keep your resume up-to-date! Questions